brain computer interface

Digital image of two hands touching each other through a data screen
By  Jessica Hagen 02:08 pm November 27, 2024
Elon Musk's brain-computer interface implant startup Neuralink announced on X that it received approval to launch a new feasibility study, CONVOY, which will test the use of its wireless brain-computer interface (BCI), or N1 implant, to control an investigational assistive robotic arm. "This is an important first step towards restoring not only digital freedom, but also physical freedom. More...
A post-stroke patient receiving brain-computer interface-based rehabilitation therapy
By  Adam Ang 11:34 pm July 18, 2024
A computer-based therapy can potentially help stroke survivors recover some movements in their hands.  A new study in South Australia assessed the effectiveness of a brain-computer interface (BCI) system in decreasing post-stroke arm and hand weakness.  FINDINGS The study recruited 12 chronic stroke survivors around the state who had limited arm mobility but kept a sharp mind. They underwent 18 ...
NexStem headset
By  Adam Ang 06:01 am March 16, 2022
NexStem, a robotics startup based in Palo Alto, California with a R&D team in India, is set to roll out across Asia-Pacific, Europe and the United States its headset that can be controlled by a user's thoughts. The launch comes as the company has received funding from angel investors like BITS Spark and Indian internet company InfoEdge for an undisclosed amount. WHAT IT'S FOR NexStem offers...